Unintentional Inspiration

Claudia, or Bean to some of us, shared with me a concert experience with the Jonas Brothers. One of the 3 brothers has Type I and has written a song about his life with diabetes. After a couple of beers on the beach, I told her I should run or bike or something and raise money and maybe we can somehow get his attention and meet him! That idea seemed fun during the day and spilled over into a triathlon (we were right by the ocean!). I bought into it. The thought of being fit enough for a triathlon was very appealing. As I went on and on about it, she quickly reminded me that there would be no way I could get in shape for a tri and continue to do the things I do with diet (including those beers on the beach!). Being put in your place, unintentionally, by your own offspring can have an effect on your mind. So, with that, there were no beers the next day and plenty of thoughts on acquiring a bike to ride the tri and a scamper for a place to swim. I already have running shoes! The blog was a way to hold me accountable and I hope it becomes someplace many people visit. The attention will fuel me to become a triathlete for real! So, if the Jonas Brothers come out with support or not (of course, in my research of this idea I am only one of about 10,000 people who do this! Ha ha), I still want to complete my mission. Thanks, Bean. I love you.